Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has publicly supported Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, asserting they cannot be dropped due to their credentials and fan base. His comments followed Rohit's century against England at Lord's, which quieted recent retirement speculation despite India's series loss.
Water UK warns the government that the UK lacks sufficient water for future datacentres, criticizing "fatally flawed" forecasts that exclude their high demand. This threatens AI growth plans, especially in water-stressed regions already facing hosepipe bans.
Hungary's government launched an investigation into former foreign minister Peter Szijjarto's role in negotiating a large BYD investment, following his resignation to join the Chinese carmaker, amidst conflict of interest accusations.
Controversial child protection changes are set for debate in the Northern Territory Parliament today, drawing national criticism from Aboriginal, health, legal, and human rights groups over concerns it will weaken the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and lead to more child removals.
Argentina faced widespread criticism for their "classless" post-match conduct after losing the FIFA World Cup 2026 final 1-0 to Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Players did not stay for Spain's trophy presentation, and fans chanted Messi's name during individual awards, drawing strong condemnation from broadcasters.
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stated that senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are "untouchable" in the national team due to their achievements and massive fan following, making it nearly impossible to drop them. He contrasted this with bowlers, who lack similar backing despite their contributions.
US President Donald Trump stated Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested in the US, countering NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's remarks about potential detention during Netanyahu's UN General Assembly visit in September, amidst an ICC arrest warrant for alleged "crimes against humanity" in Gaza.
John Healey, now Chancellor, faces pressure to deliver on his previous demands for increased UK defense funding, having resigned as Defence Secretary over the Treasury's "unwillingness" to properly fund the military's modernization plans.
Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders condemned PM Modi and the BJP government for the police crackdown on youth protesting "paper leak" exam irregularities, calling the action anti-Indian and demanding acceptance of legitimate demands.
England secured a World Cup bronze medal by defeating France, yet manager Thomas Tuchel faces continued criticism for the team's semi-final collapse against Argentina and his tactical approach, sparking debate within the FA about national coaching identity versus foreign appointments.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is adopting a cautious approach to economic policy, aiming to balance bold change with fiscal stability to avoid market jitters. His team emphasizes learning from past mistakes, appointing experienced figures like John Healey as Chancellor, and focusing on targeted announcements rather than 'big bang' policies.
A Trump administration official defended the US strategy in Iran amidst criticism over the nearly five-month conflict, which has seen 17 American troops killed. The mission has shifted to securing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, while Democrats criticize the administration's failure to achieve initial objectives and warn of continued disaster.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge attacked PM Modi for veiled criticism of Rahul Gandhi and condemned police action on students protesting alleged examination irregularities at Jantar Mantar. Kharge accused Modi of deflecting from governance failures and corruption, leading to the adjournment of Rajya Sabha.
Israel's embassy in Australia has strongly criticized the Labor Party's draft national platform, arguing it disproportionately blames Israel for the conflict and overlooks Palestinian leaders or Hamas. The draft expands Labor's stance, opposing Israeli settlements and supporting international courts, while Palestine advocates seek an even stronger position.
Twitch streamer TheMightyBA faced major criticism for controversial actions at Streamer University 2026, including disrespecting fellow streamer MeesterKeem. Prominent streamer Ludwig believes TheMightyBA's career isn't finished, citing past examples of creators rebuilding their image over time.
The Israeli embassy in Canberra publicly criticized the Australian Labor party's draft policy platform on Israel and Palestine, ahead of its national conference. The embassy claimed the draft risks blaming Israel for the Gaza conflict while giving insufficient attention to Hamas's role, an unusual intervention in domestic politics.
TheMightyBA faced significant criticism at Streamer University 2026 for a disrespectful interaction with MeesterKeem. Fellow streamer Ludwig believes TheMightyBA, 19, can rebuild his image, citing IShowSpeed's redemption as an example of changing online reputation.
Lionel Messi faced criticism after appearing to urge referee Slavko Vinčić to punish Spain's Marc Cucurella for covering his mouth during a confrontation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, moments after Argentina went down to 10 men. Pundits called Messi's appeal "desperation."
Video footage of two plainclothes ICE agents tackling and attempting to detain an Australian citizen at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas has sparked public outrage and criticism from Nevada officials, leading to calls for a full investigation into federal law enforcement operations in the state.
Ofcom has launched an investigation into TikTok's methods for keeping children off its platform and preventing access to harmful content. The probe focuses on "age inference" technology, which the regulator has "serious doubts" about, following a previous criticism of the app's child safety.
Australian National party leader Bridget McKenzie spoke at CPAC GB in London, declaring a "war" against mass immigration and "leftwing globalists," urging unity among rightwing movements. She criticized Australia's immigration program and 'woke' policies, drawing condemnation from other Australian politicians.
England secured a 2-1 one-day international series victory against India at Lord's, posting 387 for three, powered by Ben Duckett's 141. Despite Rohit Sharma's ferocious 138, India fell short by 27 runs, finishing on 360 for seven, with Jacob Bethell's key wicket turning the tide.
Rory McIlroy openly criticized Bryson DeChambeau's "performative" and "attention-seeking" conduct at The Open after DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty for inadvertently improving his swing path, causing delays and frustration among players and officials.
A K-Football Reform Committee, including Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo, advocates for direct elections for the next KFA president, facing strong opposition from Jeonbuk Football Association president Seo Gang-il, who questions their qualifications and the proposed by-law amendment.
